An Island Life An Island Life Full-time Mommy, part-time Flight Attendant, occasional wife . . . living a chaotic life in Hawaii. Articles
Movies on Demand (Bridesmaids Sway Giveaway)
2012-02-11 11:25:00 I love watching the Oscars. The fashions, the stars, and of course . . . finding out who won Best Picture. Granted I haven’t watched many of the movie nominees since it’s very rare that I get to go to the theater to see a film that’s not rated G. That’s why I’m so thankful ...
Energizer 10W USB Car Charger & Cable (Giveaway)
2012-02-10 11:02:00 Ever find yourself driving along and realizing that you forgot to charge your iPhone before you left the house? It happens to me all the time. With everything else that I need to charge on a daily basis – iPods, iPads, Nintendo DS units, camera batteries, etc. – sometimes my iPhone gets forgotten. Well, with ...
Aloha Friday #224
2012-02-10 05:00:00 Welcome to this week?s edition of Aloha Friday. In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I?ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy ...
SKINDINAVIA?s Moisture Lock Makeup Finish
2012-02-09 11:15:00 As a flight attendant, I work some pretty long days in some pretty dry environments. I’ve learned the hard way that the cabin air can be harsh on delicate skin especially on my face. Add make-up to the equation and that means I’m always in the lavatory touching up my foundation or reapplying my eye ...
Jane by Design Available on DVD March 20th
2012-02-08 21:04:00 When mistaken for an adult, sixteen year-old Jane (Erica Dasher) finds herself working for a high-powered executive (Andie McDowell) at a hip fashion house. From classes to couture, relive all the drama, romance and non-stop excitement as Jane juggles her life as a regular teenager and her job in the cutthroatworld of fashion?all while trying ...
Taboo ? The game of unspeakable fun! (Giveaway)
2012-02-08 11:03:00 One of our favorite games to play has got to be Taboo by Hasbro. I still remember the first time my sister introduced me to this hilarious game. We couldn’t stop playing and I’ve even taken it with me on layover to play with the crew. We would stay up until the early morning hours ...
My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: The Friendship Express
2012-02-07 16:28:00 My Little Pony is one of Kiana’s favorite cartoons. We don’t have it broadcasting on our local stations so we have to watch it on DVD releases which suits us just fine. This way Kiana can watch her favorite episodes over and over again. We recently had the opportunity to review My Little Pony Friendship ... More About: Magic
The Dole Plantation
2012-02-07 14:36:00 This past weekend the girls and I decided to take a drive to Central Oahu to a little town called Wahiawa. If you travel north of this town you’ll come across the famous Dole Plantation which “originally operated as a fruit stand in 1950. Dole Plantation opened to the public as Hawaii?s “Pineapple Experience” in ...
February is Black History Month ($25 VISA Giveaway)
2012-02-07 11:38:00 Throughout the month of February, digital cable customers are poised just a ?click away? from unlocking some of the history, struggles and beauty that are an integral part of the African-American experience as part of cable?s Diversity On Demand initiative. With the advent of advanced digital cable platforms like On Demand, viewers can learn more ... More About: Black
Lady and the Tramp on Blu-Ray/DVD February 7th
2012-02-06 16:04:00 A classic love story unfolds in the best Disney tradition as a lovely young pedigree cocker spaniel named Lady , who lives a pampered life, finds herself falling romantically for Tramp, an amorous street-smart pooch without prospects. Although they have fun together on several dates, including a sentimental spaghetti dinner by moonlight at Tony?s restaurant, their ...
Build-a-Bear Workshop Fun Packs
2012-02-06 11:05:00 Build-a-Bear Workshop recently introduced two new fun packs perfect for goody bags and party gifts – Build-a-Bear Workshop Fun Pack plus Furry Friend & Build-a-Bear Workshop Trading Card Fun Packs – both available at your local Target, Walmart, Toys R Us and other retailers where you probably shop often. This is great news for us ...
Dinosaur Train?s ?Weather Week? Episodes Air in February
2012-02-05 16:00:00 The PBS KIDS® EMMY®-nominated animated children?s series DINOSAUR TRAIN®, will premiere new episodes February 6-10, 2012 on PBS KIDS to educate preschoolers all about how earthquakes, forest fires, droughts and hurricanes affect animals and their habitats. DINOSAUR TRAIN is an educational and inspiring preschool series that has been a prominent source of fostering early childhood ... More About: Weather , Train , Episodes , Week
Expert Tips for Minimizing Germs in the Nursery (Diaper Genie Giveaway)
2012-02-05 11:35:00 According to a recent study commissioned by Playtex surveying moms and moms-to-be on their germ-related knowledge, the majority of moms don?t know what it takes when it comes to keeping the nursery clean. In fact, most didn?t make the grade? the average score was a D! To help moms brush up on their germ knowledge, ... More About: Tips
Expert Tips for Minimizing Germs in the Nursery (Diaper Genie Giveaway)
2012-02-05 11:35:00 According to a recent study commissioned by Playtex surveying moms and moms-to-be on their germ-related knowledge, the majority of moms don?t know what it takes when it comes to keeping the nursery clean. In fact, most didn?t make the grade? the average score was a D! To help moms brush up on their germ knowledge, ... More About: Tips
Working For Minimum Wage
2012-02-04 22:13:00 The other morning, a bunch of my friends and I were talking about our first jobs. One guy used to work at a service station (back when they provided service), one girl worked at McDonalds, and another girl in a popular retail store. Me? I used to clean classrooms at my high school. Thinking back, ... More About: Minimum Wage
Dawn Power Clean Giveaway
2012-02-04 11:24:00 Ever since I was a kid washing the dishes has always been my responsibility. And since my husband now does most of the cooking I find myself in familiar territory. On most occasions I really don’t mind doing the dishes but when I find myself face-to-face with tough food stains I start to cringe. You ... More About: Power , Clean , Dawn
Here: The Luxury Collection
2012-02-04 08:35:00 Before I became a flight attendant I used to work for the Sheraton Hotels in Waikiki which included the beautiful Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Also known as The Pink Palace, The Royal Hawaiian Hotel has been holding court on the shores of Waikiki Beach for 85 years. It’s one of the most beautiful and historic hotels ... More About: Luxury
Wipeout 2 Nintendo DS
2012-02-03 21:38:00 Guest Post – My 4 ˝ year old son, Ethan, has several life goals. One is to grow up and be an astronaut, another is to play football, and the third and most talked about goal is to become a contestant on the game show, Wipeout. So he was ecstatic when I received a new ... More About: Nintendo
Send Your Love with ProFlowers & Shari?s Berries (Giveaway)
2012-02-03 09:33:00 Receiving flowers or a surprise gift can really make a person?s day. Just imagine the doorbell ringing and you open it expecting a salesperson or a neighborhood kid. What a wonderful surprise it would be to see someone standing there with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. And with Valentine’s Day upon us, sending flowers would ... More About: Love , Berries , Send
Hallmark?s Tell Them Campaign (Giveaway)
2012-02-03 08:57:00 If there’s one thing I’m guilty of it’s not telling the people around me how much I care. Of course, it’s something that’s always on my mind but I tend to forget to voice my sentiments. It’s something that I know I need to work on and Hallmark has found a way to help me. ... More About: Campaign
Aloha Friday #223
2012-02-03 05:00:00 Welcome to this week?s edition of Aloha Friday . In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I?ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy ...
KRAFT MILKBITE Milk & Granola Bars
2012-02-03 00:20:00 There’s a new granola bar being released on February 13th and we can’t wait! We recently had the opportunity to try out KRAFT MILKBITE Milk & Granola Bars for ourselves and the kids went through 2 boxes in just a few days. Now they’re asking for more. Found in the dairy aisle or refrigerated case, ...
Learning Fun With Felt Giveaway
2012-02-02 21:46:00 When it comes to imaginative play that’s fun and leaves pretty much no mess to clean up, felt boards are a winner. When Kacie was younger we used to see felt boards in all the stores but for some reason we can’t find them anymore. That’s why we were so happy to learn about the ... More About: Learning , Felt
Veggie Tales: If I Sang a Silly Song DVD
2012-01-31 16:40:00 This has got to be one of our favorite Veggie Tales DVDs. It’s seriously laugh out loud funny and the kids just had to watch it over and over again. Veggie Tales: If I Sang a Silly Song , takes you through 20 years by showcasing their top 20 fan favorite songs. It’s all set in ...
Angelina Ballerina: Sweet Valentine DVD
2012-01-30 16:22:00 Several months ago, my 4 ˝ year old son, Ethan, started talking about ballet and how the dancers twirl and jump. At that time, I couldn?t figure out where he?d learned about ballet, but enjoyed the ballet shows that he put on at home. The mystery was finally solved this week when we received a ... More About: Valentine , Sweet , Angelina
Cootie Catchers by Peaceable Kingdom
2012-01-30 08:00:00 When I was younger they were called “fortune tellers”. I remember getting blank square pieces of paper, folding them, and writing down words – names of colors on the outside, numbers on the inside, and finally silly fortunes nestled on the bottom. “You will get an A on your test.” or “You have a secret ... More About: Kingdom
Australian Gold Sunscreen and Jason Facial Toner Review
2012-01-29 16:28:00 Are you looking for some new products to try? Then I have two just for you. First let?s talk about Australian Gold Sheer Coverage Sunscreen. This sunscreen smells amazing! I am a person who is very picky about how a sunscreen smells. I hate the normal yucky smell of most sunscreens. I hate putting them ... More About: Review , Facial
My Baby Clothes ($25 GC Giveaway)
2012-01-29 11:01:00 Kaila has a lot of clothes which is no surprise since she does have two older sisters. Therefore, I really don’t feel the need to purchase new clothes for her unless it’s something that I really want. And after checking out My Baby Clothes , I think we’ll be adding to Kaila’s wardrobe very soon. As ...
Shopping for Valentine?s Day
2012-01-28 21:52:00 Once a week Kacie takes piano at a music school in PearlRidge shopping center. It?s only 30 minutes long but it?s just enough time to make a quick stop at Starbucks and see what?s new at the stores without going on a full-blown shopping spree. And with Valentine ?s Day coming up, I?m making my wish ... More About: Shopping
Curious Critters Review
More articles from this author:2012-01-28 16:26:00 Are you looking for a new book about animals to help with homeschooling? Or just looking for a book with stunning pictures of animals? If so you should check out Curious Critters by David FitzSimmons. First let me tell you a little about David FitzSimmons? He is a free-lance photographer and writer as well as ... More About: Review 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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